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    It takes a photon 170,000 years to travel from the core of the Sun to the surface, but only 8 minutes to travel the rest of the way to Earth.
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    4.5 pounds of sunlight strike the Earth each day.
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    Why Do Old Books Have a Distinct Smell?
    The reason why old books have such a distinct smell is because hundreds of organic compounds in the pages break down over time and release chemicals that smell like almond, vanilla, and grass.
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    The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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    In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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    In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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    When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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    The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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